GEORGE W. HOPPER JR.

George W. Hopper Jr., Master Auto Mechanic and longtime resident of the area, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2013 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was 70.

The son of the late George W. Hopper Sr. and Wilma Schnitger Hopper, he was born on December 14, 1942 in Suffern, NY.

Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Jean at home; children: Jim Hopper and his wife, Vicki of Rome, NY; Teri Fiedler and her husband, Chris of Middletown, and Bill Hopper and his wife, Kimberly of Wallkill; grandchildren: Kimberly, Brandon, Kayla, Kyle, Sara, and Alex; brother, Peter Hopper and his wife, Kathy of West Virginia; niece, Dana Harris.

There will be no visitation. Cremation was private and at the convenience of the family. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Donations can be made to Hospice of Orange and Sullivan Counties, 800 Stony Brook Ct., Newburgh, NY 12550.

Arrangements were entrusted to the William M. Gagan Funeral Home Inc. www.wmgaganfuneralhome.com